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1936 Buick Business Coupe – Travel In Style

You never know what you will run into. Here is a stunning 1936 Buick Business Coupe that has been fully restored. This magnificant auto was on display at a car show in Richland, Washington back in September fo 2019. What a way to go! Travel in style, for sure.

1936 Buick Business Coupe
1936 Buick Business Coupe

Building Blocks

The Capital Building of the United States as constructed by the Lego Master Builders
The Capital Building of the United States as constructed by the Lego Master Creators

A few months ago we had occasion to visit the mall while the Lego Americana Roadshow was in attendance for a few weeks. If you have not seen what Lego Master Creators can do, you have really missed something amazing. The Roadshow has 10 models, and the US Capital building is one of the most amazing. According to the accompanying sign, eight people worked for 1700 hours to make this astonishing model. As I recall, the structure is about 26 feet wide and about 10 feet high. The display base adds another 3 feet or so to that height figure.

Seriously, if you get the chance to see the Lego Americana Roadshow, be sure to take it.  Keep an eye out for it to appear in your area.

 

Abraham Lincoln’s Watermellon

You may be wondering why this aluminum statue of a watermellon is on display outside of the old train station in Lincoln, Illinois.
You may be wondering why this aluminum statue of a watermill is on display outside of the old train station in Lincoln, Illinois. As it turns out, this is a very historical location.
The sign associated with the watermelon statue outside of the old train station explains the story that occurred near here.
The sign associated with the watermelon statue outside of the old train station explains the story that occurred near here.
On August 27, 1853 Lincoln was asked by a land-sale promoter to allow them to name the town site there "Lincoln".  The future president said that he never knew anything named Lincoln that amounted to much," but agreed to the christening. Mr. Lincoln used a watermelon for the event, and the sign explains the tale in detail.
On August 27, 1853 Lincoln was asked by a land-sale promoter to allow them to name the town site there “Lincoln”. The future president said that he never knew anything named Lincoln that amounted to much,” but agreed to the christening. Mr. Lincoln used a watermelon for the event, and the sign explains the tale in detail.

Seen at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank

White T-Bucket at Bob's Big Boy Cruise-In
White T-Bucket at Bob’s Big Boy Cruise-In
Red 1937 Chevrolet Custom at Bob's Big Boy
Red 1937 Chevrolet Custom at Bob’s Big Boy
Orange Ford at Bob's Big Boy on Friday night for the Cruise-In
Orange Ford at Bob’s Big Boy on Friday night for the Cruise-In
Green '32 Ford
Green ’32 Ford
Custom Buick Riviera with Ghost Flames
Custom Buick Riviera with Ghost Flames